{"id":113972,"date":"2019-08-06T01:33:30","date_gmt":"2019-08-06T05:33:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/?p=113972"},"modified":"2019-08-06T01:33:30","modified_gmt":"2023-09-06T02:15:05","slug":"asfaleias-self-defense-backpack","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/asfaleias-self-defense-backpack\/","title":{"rendered":"Asfaleia\u2019s Self-Defense Backpack: Stops Bullets, Carries Gun"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/ballisticbackpack.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"asfaleias-self-defense-backpack\" title=\"Asfaleia\u2019s Self-Defense Backpack: Stops Bullets, Carries Gun\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" title=\"Asfaleia\u2019s Self-Defense Backpack: Stops Bullets, Carries Gun\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/ballisticbackpack-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Asfaleia\u2019s Self-Defense Backpack: Stops Bullets, Carries Gun\" class=\"wp-image-113974\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/ballisticbackpack-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/ballisticbackpack-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/ballisticbackpack-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/ballisticbackpack-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/ballisticbackpack.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nobody wants trouble. Often, when trouble comes, it is too late to make changes. <a href=\"https:\/\/asfaleiadesigns.com\/collections\/bulletproof-leather-backpacks\/products\/self-defense-bulletproof-backpack\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"asfaleias-self-defense-backpack\" title=\"Asfaleia\u2019s Self-Defense Backpack: Stops Bullets, Carries Gun\">Asfaleia&#8217;s Concealed Carry Bags<\/a> are an option that not only provides for concealed carry but also gives one an optional ballistic armor shield with Level IIIA or Level III armor panels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Soft_Armer_Plate_Level_IIIA_large.png\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"asfaleias-self-defense-backpack\" title=\"Asfaleia\u2019s Self-Defense Backpack: Stops Bullets, Carries Gun\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"480\" title=\"Asfaleia\u2019s Self-Defense Backpack: Stops Bullets, Carries Gun\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Soft_Armer_Plate_Level_IIIA_large.png\" alt=\"Asfaleia\u2019s Self-Defense Backpack: Stops Bullets, Carries Gun\" class=\"wp-image-113975\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Soft_Armer_Plate_Level_IIIA_large.png 480w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Soft_Armer_Plate_Level_IIIA_large-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Soft_Armer_Plate_Level_IIIA_large-300x300.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Asfaleia&#8217;s Type IIIA Soft Armor Plates are NIJ 0101.06 compliant and tested to provide superior protection from handgun rounds. <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Asfaleia\u2019s Self-Defense Backpack holds ballistic panels that are 12-inches-long by 10-inches-tall or it can&nbsp;also&nbsp;accommodate a panel 11-inches-long by 14-inches-tall, which gives you a larger protection area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To purchase Bulletproof Level IIIA or Level III Ballistic Armor go to Asfaleia\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/asfaleiadesigns.com\/collections\/ballistic-armor-pa\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"asfaleias-self-defense-backpack\" title=\"Asfaleia\u2019s Self-Defense Backpack: Stops Bullets, Carries Gun\">Ballistic Armor<\/a> page. Plates range in price from $69.95 to $149.95<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"195\" title=\"Asfaleia\u2019s Self-Defense Backpack: Stops Bullets, Carries Gun\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/NIJ_Levels_jpeg_large.jpg\" alt=\"Asfaleia\u2019s Self-Defense Backpack: Stops Bullets, Carries Gun\" class=\"wp-image-113973\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/NIJ_Levels_jpeg_large.jpg 480w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/NIJ_Levels_jpeg_large-150x61.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/NIJ_Levels_jpeg_large-400x163.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Asfaleia\u2019s Self-Defense Backpack combines daily functionality with self-protection.&nbsp;The backpack is made of high-quality 600D Polyester and is loaded with features:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Large main compartment<\/li><li>Stuff it front pocket which fits a small jacket or sweater<\/li><li>Storage pockets<\/li><li>Headphone portholes<\/li><li>Side mesh water bottle holders<\/li><li>Padded laptop pocket.<\/li><li>Size: 14\u201d L x 19\u201d H x 8\u201d<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The bag is supported with high-quality buckles and zippers and sturdy hardware for a long life of heavy use. It has a convenient top handle and adjustable shoulder straps for users of all sizes.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These backpacks act as a personal security system.&nbsp;During an active shooter situation, you can insert your arm through a tunneled pocket on the back so you can hold it just as you would a shield. You can move the backpack around to the position you most need it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Asfaleia\u2019s Self-Defense Backpacks start at $139.  They are available in solid black with gray details or in gray with pink hearts as shown above.   Click&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/asfaleiadesigns.com\/collections\/bulletproof-leather-backpacks\/products\/self-defense-bulletproof-backpack\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"asfaleias-self-defense-backpack\" title=\"Asfaleia\u2019s Self-Defense Backpack: Stops Bullets, Carries Gun\">HERE<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About Asfaleia Design:<\/strong> <em>ASFALEIA&nbsp;(pronounced &#8220;as-fall&#8217;-ya&#8221;) is Greek for safety.&nbsp; Asfaleia Design brings modern safety and protection strategies in response to modern threats.&nbsp; Readiness to protect oneself or family should not require sacrificing style or practicality and with Asfaleia design it doesn&#8217;t.<br \/><br \/>Asfaleia Design pairs sophisticated style, discreet carry, and ballistic barriers. Defense is a reactive action by its very nature.&nbsp; We can&#8217;t control when we&#8217;ll need it, but we can control what we have available when we need it. &nbsp;What sets ASFALEIA apart is the option to seamlessly integrate Level IIIA ballistic armor turning your everyday bag into everyday added protection, everyday, &#8220;asfaleia&#8221;.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nobody wants trouble. Often, when trouble comes, it is too late to make changes. 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